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Missing 10-year-old found dead in pond after sleepwalking out of his home, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident can be found through KCTV/Gray News, which reported on the search and its heartbreaking conclusion.
A tragic incident occurred in Kansas City, Missouri, involving a 10-year-old boy. The boy, identified as Jackson S. Georgari, was found dead in a pond near a shopping area.
He had last been seen at his home just before midnight, and it is believed he walked out of the house while sleepwalking. The body was discovered by first responders just after noon on Thursday. The circumstances surrounding his death are not yet fully known, including whether he was sleepwalking at the time of the incident or if weather played a role.
Further details about the incident can be found through KCTV/Gray News, which reported on the search and its heartbreaking conclusion.
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Category: safety Published: July 12, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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